Why don’t we see Irish restaurants like we do Italian, Thai or other ethnic cuisines? Food and Travel writer and expert contributor to Celebrating Act 2 answers that question for us in detail. The answers involve food, libations and some fascinating history! For more on Food & Travel Writer, John Mariani, go to www.JohnMariani.com and … Read more
Publisher and head writer for the popular newsletter on food and travel, The Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani shares the inside dope on its origins and magic formula which keeps thousands entertained and informed weekly. It’s a tale of serving the public, entrepreneurism and love of great cuisine, good food, fun restaurants and exciting travel.
Maybe the most popular sauce in the well-loved repertoire of Italian cooking…respected Food and Travel writer, John Mariani, sets the record straight with details on the origins and ingredients for authentic bolognese. If you like Italian food you need to watch this entertaining conversation!
Always a mindful traveler, John Mariani still loves the adventure–maybe more so since being restricted by COVID-19. The famous food and travel writer shares his desires and goals for traveling after the Pandemic subsides. It might give you some good ideas!
So you think you know about the ubiquitous American food, Pizza? Is it really Italian or was it created in NYC? What about all those variations, like deep dish pizza… is it Sicilian? and what is an authentic pizza ? You’ll get a kick out of this dive into everyone’s favorite food…it’s history and cultural … Read more
Food and Travel writer and publisher of the newsletter, Virtual Gourmet, John Mariani, turns his hand to a new medium: RADIO! But his weekly radio show on WVOX isn’t about his usual fare–it’s about nostalgia for growing up in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s in the Bronx/lower Westchester, NY area. Like listening to an episode … Read more
We all know how easy it is to go over budget while on vacation! Travel and Food Writer, John Mariani, publisher of The Virtual Gourmet and a world traveler, offers some very practical tips on how to save money at hotels and on vacation–and still enjoy all the local cuisine and entertainment. Whether you travel … Read more
We’ve all seen a high-end restaurant with the name of a famous chef emblazoned upon it, knowing it is one of many in a chain. When a famous chef opens up a corporate restaurant group to create a chain of restaurants under his name, does the quality suffer? Or does corporate structure guarantee the hallmark … Read more
Whether you want to be pretentious or erudite or just entertaining, it’s always fun to have a famous quote about wine or food ready before a toast or a meal. Who better then expert food and wine writer, John Mariani of the Virtual Gourmet, to share some of the most famous quotes from literature, the … Read more
New Orleans is the home to two great regional cuisines: Cajun and Creole …Or is it? What’s the difference between the two ? John Mariani, contributing expert to Celebrating Act 2™ and a noted food and travel writer answers the question (and gives some fascinating background on the two) when John Coleman asks about Jambalaya. … Read more